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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.48, 909.72 and 402.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.48, 909.72 and 402.35 is: 603.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.48 : 909.72 = 402.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.48/909.72 = 402.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.48x = 909.72 × 402.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.48x = 366,028.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,028.12/606.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.53

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